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Fermented cereal drink served with roasted chickpeas
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Boza with roasted chickpeas (250 g) has 230 calories. That works out to 92 calories per 100 g. It contains 47.8 g of carbs, 6 g of protein, 2 g of fat and 4 g of fiber. Its 0.6 mg of Manganese covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 250 g
230
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
47.8g
· 17% DV
Protein
6g
· 12% DV
Fat
2g
· 3% DV
Fiber
4g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 82% · Protein 10% · Fat 8%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 47.8 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 4 g | 14% |
| Protein | 6 g | 12% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 250 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 17 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 92 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 166 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 184 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 276 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 320 g | 294 kcal |
Calculated from 92 calories per 100 g.
Boza with roasted chickpeas is a thick fermented cereal drink topped with crunchy roasted chickpeas. Boza recipes commonly use grains such as millet, wheat or maize, along with water and often sugar; the chickpeas are added when serving.
Boza with roasted chickpeas is associated with Turkey, where boza has a long history as a wintertime street and home drink. Similar fermented cereal drinks are also found across parts of the Balkans and West Asia.
Boza with roasted chickpeas tastes mildly sweet, tangy and grain-like, with a thick, smooth texture. The roasted chickpeas add a toasted, crunchy contrast; longer fermentation can make the drink noticeably more sour.
Boza with roasted chickpeas can contain a small amount of alcohol because fermentation produces it naturally. The amount varies with the recipe, fermentation time and storage, so it should not be assumed to be alcohol-free.
Serve boza with roasted chickpeas cool, with the chickpeas scattered over the top; cinnamon is a familiar garnish in Turkey. Add the chickpeas just before drinking so they stay crunchy instead of softening in the thick drink.
No, boza with roasted chickpeas does not naturally contain caffeine. It is made from fermented grains rather than coffee, tea or cocoa, although a separately added ingredient could change that.
Not necessarily. Fermentation may involve beneficial microbes, but the finished boza does not always contain live cultures, particularly if it has been heated or pasteurized. Its fermented character alone does not guarantee probiotic effects.
Keep boza with roasted chickpeas refrigerated, and follow the producer’s use-by guidance for a packaged drink. Fresh boza can continue fermenting in the fridge and become more sour; store the chickpeas separately until serving.
You can freeze boza, but it may separate or lose its smooth texture when thawed, and continued fermentation can affect its flavor. Freeze the drink without the chickpeas, thaw it in the refrigerator and stir before serving.
Boza with roasted chickpeas contains no natural caffeine, so caffeine is not usually a reason to avoid it before bed. Its thick texture and possible sweetness may feel heavy late at night, so a smaller serving may be more comfortable.
Vitamins
Biotin
3µg · 10% DV
B6
0.15mg · 9% DV
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
B3
1.25mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.55mg · 24% DV
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Phosphorus
120mg · 17% DV
Magnesium
45mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
230mg · 7% DV
Sodium
20mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Boza with roasted chickpeas is a thick, gently fermented cereal drink topped with crunchy roasted chickpeas. Boza is associated with Turkey and the Balkans; recipes vary, but millet and other grains are commonly used, with sweetness and texture differing from one version to another.
It tastes sweet with a mild tang, and the chickpeas add a toasty crunch. In Turkey, it is especially popular in colder weather, often served with cinnamon and eaten by the spoonful or sipped. This is a carbohydrate-forward drink, with 19.1 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. If you prefer a less sweet cup, choose a lightly sweetened version and adjust the chickpea topping to taste.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.